Heaven on earth – Where clouds touch your feet
Started off The drive, wallop and imperturbability. We all know about Kashmir as heaven on earth and there is nothing different I can share but the experience of flush, thrill and the tranquility can...
View ArticleThe magic of the Sea Promenade in Thessaloniki!
The magic of the Sea Promenade in Thessaloniki! * Imagine a gorgeous walk by the sea, on a modern promenade, 5 kilometers long! * The sea waters colorful by the buildings reflecting in them! * The sun...
View ArticleMcleodganj is known as Indian Tibet
Bagsu Waterfall I visited Mcleodganj, near Dharamshala in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. The population of Mcleodganj mainly constitutes of the Tibetans living in exile from their country. I...
View ArticleThe Goddess arrives: Kolkata
The Immersion This is the time when Kolkata forgets the difference between 2:00 in the afternoon and 2:00 in the morning. This is the time when everywhere you look there is glitter, and something...
View ArticleLittle Landour
Woodstock School Landour is the twin of the better known Mussoorie. It is Mussoorie's lesser know counter part, making it a perfect getaway. Unlike Mussoorie, Landour, because it is lesser-known, does...
View ArticleA visit to Makkah: My spiritual rebirth
How does it feel knowing that you are stepping into the oldest city of the globe? Can you feel the warmth of the touch of all the Prophets and angels, when you touch the Kaba, the house of Allah! How...
View ArticleSea, sand, breeze, moon (and some ants and a few crabs)!
Sleeping in the sand till ants and crabs started crawling near and on our body; running from one cliff to another, trying to find out a secluded but so so beautiful Paradise beach; sitting in a shack...
View ArticleKashmir – A walk in paradise
The Apharwat Peak, Gulmarg Taking time out of busy corporate life, my wife and I decided to plan a trip to Kashmir. This was my first visit to Kashmir. Day 1: After landing at Srinagar airport, we...
View ArticleCity of joy – Kolkata
Kolkata Kolkata formerly Calcutta is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly river, it is the principal commercial, cultural, and educational centre of...
View ArticleIf You Have Been Missing Delhi, You Need to Watch This
Once Delhi has made its way into your heart, there is no getting away from it. You could either be born and brought up in Delhi or settled here later, but once a Delhiite, always a Delhiite. So, this...
View ArticleWay to the past – Bhimbetka
This is how pretty it looks This place is called Bhimbetka and it is famous for its connection to paleolithic period. I was interning in Madhya Pradesh when we visited this 'far away place Bhimbetka'....
View ArticleThis Photographer is Travelling the World to Hide His Dog. Can You Find Him?
Andrew Knapp has made a name for himself by hiding his dog all over the world. He travels and cleverly places his already plenty adorable dog in beautiful locations, engaging the viewer to find him....
View ArticlePhoto-engraving Sanchi
One might visit a certain place several times especially if that place takes the credit of being listed in the world's UNESCO heritage sites. And if it's just an hour's drive from your city then for...
View ArticleGalapagos Islands on a budget
If you know one thing about the Galapagos (aside from the fact there’s a tonne of cool animals) it’s probably that it’s really, really expensive. Well, what if I told you it didn’t have to cost you an...
View ArticleMesmerizing monsoon and Mandarmani
From the hubbub of the city, we decided to go away to a destination, which was calm, serene, undisturbed and yet an uncompromising beauty. 171 kms from the Kolkata lies this beach named Mandarmani....
View ArticleA visit to the Greek Peninsulas
Greece, known for its scenic islands often overshadows other picturesque spots within Greece. Hidden in the folds of northern Greece lies 3 peninsulas with sandy white beaches and clear blue water. Out...
View ArticleI found thrill on a Blueberry Hill!
As ambivalent it may seem, I had decided I would skip going to Lake Pavana with my friends as my health wasn't permitting to. It was a two day sojourn at a chalet very close to the lake. My friends...
View ArticleTurkey curry - Part I
Hagia Sophia I visited Turkey two years ago, my first visit there, certainly won’t be my last. While the larger part of the Republic of Turkey is located in Asia, a small component, about 5% falls...
View ArticleWhy I keep coming back to Lonavala
A road trip to Lonavala is something that I have done a lot of time. For me it's not just the destination (which is beautiful no doubt) that is important it's the whole journey from starting till the...
View ArticleLadakh diaries
Riding along Pangong_Go pro click! Barren land, high passes, battling altitude sickness, crossing freezing streams, riding along fierce rivers and snow clad mountains, calm lakes, scary rains, meeting...
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